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What is metal joints are placed between concrete sections of long?
bridges
What are bones that are joined along interlocking?
hinge joints
You notice interlocking joints between some of the tracks?
Interlocking joints between railroad tracks are called compromise bars. They are a set of rail joint bars that connect rails of two different sizes.
Does concrete expand?
yes, that is why they put expansion joints on bridges. (: your welcomeyes, that is why they put expansion joints on bridges. (: your welcome
What are Interlocking shapes?
- Interlocking shapes (like Lego) fit together because of their shape. Dovetail joints in drawers, dental fillings and folded seams are some examples.
Where can you buy metal interlocking stencils?
Anywhere that there would be antiques
Why are there joints in bridges?
The space at the joints is there to allow for expansion and contraction of the length of the bridge depending on the temperature.
Why do bridges have rollers or joints?
I Don't Know And I Don't Really Care
Uses for a not very reactive metal?
Building stuff. Iron is used to make cars, bridges, skyscraper frames... Metal used in people must be non-reactive - replacement hip joints, dental braces. Jewellery would be no good if it reacted.
Why do steel bridges have rollers or joints?
I Don't Know And I Don't Really Care
Why are there expansion gaps in bridges?
Hot weather causes the metal the bridges are made of to heat up and expand. If there was no space for them to expand then the bridge would either crack it's foundations or tear itself to pieces.
Are sedimentary rocks interlocking or non-interlocking?
Sedimentary rocks are non-interlocking, whereas Igneous and Metamorphic rocks are all interlocking.
